Hospice Nurse - Night Shift
About The Position
Identifies patient and family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in conjunction with the primary physician, using the nursing process. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized, patient-directed plans of care, consults with the attending physician when necessary, evaluates responses to interventions, and adjusts care plans appropriately. Educates patients and families to support quality care, independence, and living fully until death, including teaching infection-control protocols. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of the inpatient course, participates in quality improvement, and provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists, and volunteers. Completes daily acuity assessments and attends to patients and families at the time of death. The role requires an ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution, two years of nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and a current Maryland registered nursing license. The position involves frequent standing and walking, patient lifting and positioning, and exposure to the conditions described in the posting. The nurse must demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results orientation.
Requirements
- ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
- Two years of nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current Maryland registered nursing license.
- Knowledge of universal precautions for infection control and use of safe practices for self-protection.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to be patient- and family-focused.
- Skill in using an electronic medical record (EMR) and/or ability to learn.
- Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time.
- Ability to lift and position patients, up to 50% of work time.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations.
Responsibilities
- Identify patient and family care needs and provide nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Provide quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in conjunction with the primary physician, initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized, patient-directed plans of care.
- Consult with the attending physician when necessary.
- Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and modify care plans appropriately.
- Educate patients and families to support quality care, promote independence, and facilitate living fully until death; teach infection-control protocols.
- Document accurately and in a timely manner on appropriate charts and forms to record the inpatient course.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve patient care quality.
- Provide direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists, and volunteers.
- Complete daily acuity assessments accurately for assigned patients.
- Attend to patients and families at the time of the patient's death.
- Maintain a current nursing license.
- Demonstrate GBMC Values in work and interactions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
